**Biden Calls Trump's Proposed Tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'Counterproductive'**

President Joe Biden has openly criticized President-elect Donald Trump's latest proposal to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, calling the move "counterproductive." Biden expressed his concerns about the potential negative impacts on international relationships during his Thanksgiving Day visit to a fire station in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

In response to a reporter's question, Biden urged Trump to reconsider the tariff plan, emphasizing that disrupting relationships with key trading partners is detrimental, particularly with the holidays on the horizon. "The last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships," Biden stressed.

Trump, on Monday, took to Truth Social to announce his intention to enforce the tariffs once he takes office. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Mexico and Canada rank as the second and third highest suppliers of goods to the U.S., with only China exporting more goods to America.

The tariffs, Trump insists, will remain until there is a halt to the influx of illegal drugs, especially Fentanyl, and illegal immigration, which he described as an "invasion." Despite his strong stance, the president-elect's transition team has yet to comment on Biden's critique.

While campaigning, Trump frequently promised stringent tariffs, focusing notably on China, although such measures have faced criticism from economists who argue that the financial burden would be transferred to consumers.

Furthering the discussion, Trump claimed to have had a "wonderful conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, during which he purportedly secured her agreement to stop migration through Mexico into the U.S. However, Sheinbaum later clarified that Mexico does not intend to close its borders, highlighting a more collaborative approach to managing migration based on human rights and mutual cooperation.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also weighed in via a post on X, revealing discussions with Canada’s premiers focused on job security, border management, and maintaining the strong U.S.-Canada partnership amidst the looming tariff threat.